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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.03, 20,254.48 and 8,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.03, 20,254.48 and 8,711.52 is: 12,017.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.03 : 20,254.48 = 8,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.03/20,254.48 = 8,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.03x = 20,254.48 × 8,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.03x = 176,447,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,447,264.05/14,682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.91

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